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Oregon Fire Damage Assessment News Release 08-25-23

Oregon Fire Update August 25, 2023   Size:    11,063 acres                                  Start Date:  18 August 2023, 1600hrs

Size:    11,021 acres                                  Start Date:  18 August 2023, 1600hrs

Size:    11,021 acres                                  Start Date:  18 August 2023, 1600hrs Point of origin: Under Investigation

Current Situation: The strategy continues to be full suppression with direct attack efforts where possible and 24-hour staffing. Firefighting resources are still expected to arrive throughout the day as they are released from other incidents in the area. Activities in the previous 24 hours included structure protection, line construction and direct suppression utilizing engines, hand crews, bulldozers, helicopters and airplanes.

News Release August 21, 2023 ***Drone usage is prohibited around a wildfire*** Flying of Drones around a wildfire will prevent helicopters and fixed wing aircraft from flying and assisting in suppressing the wildfire. Chattaroy, WA - The Oregon Fire is located approximately 4 miles northeast of Elk, WA. This fire was reported at about 4:00pm on Friday August 18th, 2023 and has burned approximately 10,137 acres of Forest and cropland. Evacuations: Level 3 which means Go – Leave Immediately: